Mousestar pressed her nose into Sootfeather's fur, then tossed her head back in a yowl. "Cats of SnakeClan. Listen, And I will appoint the new deputy. I say these words before StarClan so our ancestors may hear my approve and choice...Brightwhisker will be the deputy of SnakeClan!"

Brightstar raced back into the SnakeClan camp, letting out a yowl as his paws touched the center of the clearing. "Cats of SnakeClan. Listen, And I will appoint the new deputy. I say these words before StarClan so our ancestors may hear my approve and choice...Spottedtail will be the deputy of SnakeClan!"